“Before recovery, I never took time to rest, relax, meditate or pray.”

“I drank to manage my stress and anxiety, and I became isolated. I didn't really know how to stop. To be honest, I was just lost. Admitting to myself that I was out of control, I got help by walking into rehab, and meeting others in recovery. They gave me hope; they shared other ways to cope with stress, anxiety, and life without drinking and using drugs. Today, I’m not alone anymore, and have a network that keeps me filled with hope.

“The word spiritual implies spirit and aliveness. If we are not bringing vitality and joy to our spiritual path, we are missing its essence. Fear shuts down life, and joy opens it. From this day on, I live from the heart, with a deep trust in a new life rewarded with continual miracles. Help me to make my spiritual practices come alive with joy and celebration.”

“Rest is part of our nature. Resting is about getting back to our truest selves. Rest is anything that slows us down enough to allow our body and mind to connect in the deepest way. We can begin to create a ‘Not-To-Do-List’ as we gain the energy to maintain healthy boundaries. Today, help me take time to rest and to reimagine all of the endless opportunities of my new life in sobriety.